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kuffel(at)cyberport.net
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: Whisky compass(was B&C SD-20 and magnetic interference)

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<< Just for fun, will somebody please explain why do you 

Americans call "Whisky" to the magnetic compass? >>



<< Many many moons ago the damping fluid for the magnetic compass 

was alcohol as it was cheep, readily available and would not 

freeze. >>



Although possible, this is not my understanding.  Whisky is the 

American/ICAO/NATO phonetic alphabet word for the letter "W". 

The W refers to a "wet" compass as opposed to the dry type used 

by hikers.  Have never heard of them filled with anything but 

glorified kerosene.



Tom Kuffel

Whitefish, MT

Building Original FireStar

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